Another rather random collection of photos from Day 2 of Conference. I posted here on my early morning run and seeing some well known local ladsTop left is a picture from “Newham Night” when delegates and visitors from Newham met up for a drink a…Read more…
‘Taking the pee’?
Unite has demanded that takeaways and major fast food chains stop breaking the law and allow fast food couriers to use their toilets. Unite has been contacted by several self-employed couriers who…Read more…
Gig economy challenged
The gig economy has again come under the spotlight as Labour MP Frank Field announced an inquiry into pay and working conditions at controversial food delivery firm Deliveroo this week (June 18)….Read more…
When the parcel’s worth more than you
Imagine a worker having his contract terminated for taking time off because his child was born prematurely, or a courier struggling in while sick, being told “the parcel is more important then you.”…Read more…
‘Organising after the Brexit vote’ event calls for solidarity to fight insecurity at work
Building solidarity between workers, no matter what passport or contract they hold, is a trade union priority after the Brexit vote. That was the message of the TUC event on ‘Organising migrant and…Read more…
Why has Britain stopped striking? Workers no longer feel empowered to act | Gregor Gall
With workers’ wages falling fast, it’s clear our country’s unions are not doing their job. Pernicious employers can be hit in the pocket with the right sort of action
Striking in Britain has now…Read more…